11.4 miles
Distance
1,166 ft
Climb
-1,172 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
6,426 ft
Altitude min
6,434 ft
Altitude start
6,430 ft
Altitude end
-36.1%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
5,082 ft
Distance flat

Elk Creek Trail frequently has deadfall. Check with local shops for current trail status.

Hogan Loop is a mellow loop near Chief Joseph Pass and the CDT along the camas prairie of the historic Nez Perce Trail. A mix of forest road and classic single track. Ride the loop either direction; some riders like the long gentle climb of Elk w/ the quick Hogan descent, others like to suffer up Hogan for the long descent of Elk.

If descending Hogan Creek Trail, be careful on the frequent log waterbars.

Detailed Description
Hogan Creek Loop is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Wisdom Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 27 trails. This route climbs 1,166 ft with a max elevation of 7,413 ft then descends -1,172 ft.
Tags
Historic siteMeadowRiver or creek

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 17, 2024)

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Local trail association
Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists (www.bitterrootbackcountrycyclists.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 36 min
  • Altitude min
    6,426 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,434 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,430 ft
  • Climb
    1,166 ft
  • Descent
    -1,172 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.1%
  • Grade min
    19.3%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,082 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    1
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Elk Creek
Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Denver)
Sep 27, 2026
Good back country fun one large tree down that needs to be cut out but the rest of the trail was open and fun.
Neemepoo (Rat Creek)
Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
Clear of all deadfall.
Hogan Creek
Jul 17, 2024 @ 2:48pm
Jul 17, 2024
Roughly 30 trees down. You’ll get through but without flow.
Trail Creek Road
Nov 9, 2021 @ 6:02pm
Nov 9, 2021
Trail Creek Fire Closure rescinded. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd962068.pdf
Road 295
Nov 9, 2021 @ 6:02pm
Nov 9, 2021
Trail Creek Fire Closure rescinded. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd962068.pdf
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